Archive for the ‘Exercise Equipment’ Category

TRX Suspension Training Straps

Posted on August 25th, 2010 by by

I am always looking for new ways for people to get fit, and there has been a product out for a little while now called TRX Suspension Straps. I was kind of skeptical at first, especially when I saw their ads with Drew Brees.  I thought to myself, “another piece of workout equipment that has [...]

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Kettlebell Safety

Posted on March 30th, 2010 by by

The Kettlebell is one of the fastest and most practical pieces of equipment on the market today.  I am a big fan of the Kettlebell, mostly because it is a simple design and there are so many workouts you can do with it.  But with all the hoopla that has been circling the Kettlebell as [...]

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Don’t Resist the Resistance Bands

Posted on January 13th, 2010 by by

Okay, it is time to pick up those rubber looking things called Resistance bands.  Stop criticizing them and stop making fun of the people using them.  Because the fact is…they work!  Yes, those resistance bands actually work.  “For what?” you may ask. Well resistance bands are great for building muscle or shedding pounds.  Resistance bands [...]

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How to choose a Stability ball

Posted on December 17th, 2009 by by

If you are looking in getting a stability ball to include in your workouts, then there are going to be a few things you need to know before you make that purchase.  First, you want to to find out if stability balls will even be worth your money, so let me give you a few [...]

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Do Resistance Bands Work?

Posted on November 24th, 2009 by by

The past few years we have seen a rise in resistance bands, we have seen them in gyms and we have seen athletes use them.  What is the big deal about resistance bands?  Do resistance bands work?  How can you benefit from resistance bands?  The first time I picked up a resistance band I was [...]

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Slendertone Ab Belt

Posted on November 2nd, 2009 by by

I cannot believe I am actually writing about this “muscle building” product, but I actually had a person ask me about the Slendertone Ab Belt the other day.  So I thought for the sake of my friend and for the sake of others, I should write about this so-called piece of workout equipment. So you have [...]

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Do Exercise Balls Really Work?

Posted on October 13th, 2009 by by

The concept of an exercise ball is kind of weird and sometimes hard to grasp. Can something so simple…be so effective?  The answer is…Yes! An exercise ball, also known as a Swiss ball, stability ball, Pilate’s ball, and a sports ball, is actually a very affective exercise tool in strengthening your core. How does it [...]

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